Love and Pigs a Cheering Tale of a Reluctant Groom
A humorous piece profiles James Hil bert of Cook County Illinois who chose pigs over a Chicago widow after planning to marry her and move to the city. He broke off the engagement citing devotion to his swine, prompting a breach of promise suit and сарed commentary on his lack of gentlemanly instinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James Hilbert
Cook County
Illinois
Chicago
James
Twain
The New Railroad Linking San Antonio to Rockport and Mexico
Preliminary details for the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican Railroad are nearly complete and construction will start soon. A westward connection from San Angelo will funnel wool, cattle, and horse traffic through San Antonio to the Rockport harbor and Topolobampo port, boosting tourism and business along a major trunk line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
San Angelo
Fort Worth
Dallas
Galveston
Rockport
Orient Railroad
Harbor Island
Topolobampo
Pacific
Atlantic Coast
Widow Breaks Silence Over Suit and Pigs
In court the widow denounces James for loving his pigs more than her as she delivers a sharp verdict on the marriage case. The judge and onlookers hear her pointed remarks about his attachment to livestock versus their union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Scientists Study Marriage in Spring Class
Locksley Hefall reports the Rockefeller Bible class plans a spring program on love and engagement. Fifteen lectures will cover facts essential to engagement and marriage as part of a broader study of domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locksley Hefall
Rockefeller Bible Class
Love and marriage under a modern business lens
A satirical look at young men coaching Cupid like a corporation led by a Rockefeller heir. It contrasts romance with a pragmatic, financially minded approach, asking how far love costs and whether a Harlem flat fits the budget, while courtship meets a new business discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Times
Cupid
Dust Stormes Revel City Streets As Voters Lose Patience
An editorial laments a Tuesday dust storm in San Antonio that exposed dangerous street conditions. It criticizes the current city administration and urges voters to elect leaders who support decent pavements and taxpayer rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Conchas Used as Window Glass in Philippines
The Philippines uses conchas as a substitute for window glass. Shells about four inches wide are trimmed to three inch panes set in wood. They are translucent for a soft light, reducing glare. Sashes slide horizontally on wide hardwood sills to create openings up to twelve feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Insects in Flight Motion Pictures Analyze Wing Beat Timing
Insects share a common wing beat character. When flight starts the first beat is smaller than later beats, while the period stays nearly constant. Flight speed is adjusted by wing incline, not beat rate, though fatigue and cold can alter period.
Arkansas Timber and Building Materials Sales Hit 195 Million
Arkansas recorded 195 million dollars in sales of lumber shingles and related building materials last year marking strong demand for construction supplies across the state. The figure reflects broad activity in the timber and construction sectors with steady growth indicated by year over year comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
The Commuters at the Orpheum Show Delights and Frustrates
The Commuters at the Orpheum drew praise for Louise Valentine and Clarke Silvernail with strong ensemble work in late acts. Performers Lola Downing Hayden Stevenson and Daryl Hastings received solid notices though intermissions lagged as set and cast were still new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Brice
Sammy Fletcher
Hetty
Orpheum
Lola Downin
Hayden Stevenson
Louise Valentine
Carrie
Clarke Silvernail
Mr. Silvernail
San Antonians
Daryl Hastings
Mrs. Graham
Leonora Oakford
Rolliston
June Congreve
Mrs. Colton
Maude Hewitt
Mrs. Appelbee
Charles McDonald
Mr. Rolliston
Arthur Linden
Mr. Colton
Irving Lancaster
Mr. Appelbee
Joseph W. Mason
Plaza Theater Vaudeville Bill Delights Attic Audiences
The Plaza show features Willard Simms in a broad comic role as a bungling would be paperhanger. Magyar girl augments with lively osimbalon tapping. The Three Richardsons, Hanlon Dean Hanlon, and the lantens perform sketches and hand stands with Dean providing humor. Carl Demerest billed as Kubelik of Vaudeville offers music with ragtime touch. Southern Singing Girls and Hickey Brothers round out a strong program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simms
Stefi
Dini
Richardsons
Hanlon
Dean
Lantens
Carl Demerest
Hickey Brothers
Royal Theater Presents Klindt Brothers and More Vaudeville
At the Royal Theater a strong bill features the Klindt Brothers in a deft comedy acrobatic act, Bella Halley sings with flair in a lively coon shout routine, and Donald Deane delivers clever monologues and songs. Mac M Barnes and Louise Reming offer Mrs Fotter's First a funny domestic triangle with a twin twist ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac M. Barnes
Louise Reming
Mrs. Fotter
Million Women to Vote for Presidential Electors
The New York Press notes about 1,000,000 women in Washington Idaho Wyoming Utah Colorado and California will vote for presidential electors this year. They will cast far more than Andrew Jackson’s 1824 total, marking a notable feature in a uniquely charged election contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
California
Andrew Jackson
New York Press
Yarmouth Fishing Boat Lands Record Catch
A Yarmouth boat has landed an unexpected haul estimated as high as 200000 and relates a remarkable fishing effort near the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarmouth
Dickens and the timeless pull of his vivid characters
The article celebrates Charles Dickens born February 7 1912 noting his lifelike cast of figures Uriah Heep David Copperfield and Mr Pecksniff. It argues Dickens models real people from daily life and his works teach readers to observe humanity and read the world around them. It urges readers to study people directly to become better readers of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
England
Dickens
Uriah Heep
David Copperfield
Mr. Pecksniff
Thackeray
Pope
The Stage Critic Who Roars and Roasts the Theatre
A poised judge of dramatic art boasts of power to make or break shows. The critic admits moods and sharp wit, savoring both brickbats and bouquets, and revels in influencing managers and crowds with his reputation.
James J Hill Testimony Mixed Optimism
Two thirds of James J Hill's testimony so far shows optimism, with the remaining third bright outlook. The Baltimore Sun notes a paradoxical stance as the case unfolds, highlighting Hill's persistently hopeful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
James J. Hill
Baltimore Sun
Votes for Women and Small Hats Mark Spring
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes a humorous turn in fashion and politics as women’s suffrage progress meets spring hat trends. Milliners propose smaller hats for women this season, reflecting a playful intersection of social change and style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Old-fashioned hollyhocks rise in popularity again
Observant Citizen notes seed demand this year exceeds recent seasons. A rust resistant annual hollyhock variety has appeared that blooms in the first season and can survive winter with protection, with double types favored for formal gardens and singles for kitchen plots.
Thomas misses Panama trip to Havana and Maine ruins
Representative Thomas of Kentucky joined a Panama canal study group but stayed behind to visit Havana and the wreck of the Maine. He rode a freighter back to New York claiming seasickness and humor as he recalled Liberty statue sighting on the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
Thomas
Kentucky
Panama
Canal
Isthmus
Congressional Committee
Washington
Havana
Maine
New York
Liberty
Jeffries Considers Rematch With Johnson
From Los Angeles comes word that Jim Jeffries is thinking seriously about another challenge to Jack Johnson, raising anticipation in boxing circles. The Topeka State Journal notes the potential bout as a major public interest event with possible implications for titles and careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff
Los Angeles
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Topeka Stat Journal
Doesn't Require a Trip to Reno Motto from Press
A wry adage from the Binghamton Press about gambling wisdom notes that a fool and his father's money are quickly parted, underscoring caution against risky bets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Binghamton Press
Also Mentioned on This Page
Love and
Pigs
Ducky Darling
Love
Mr. Rockefeller
Harlem
Thomas Tapper
Brickbat
Bouquet
Sherlocko
Monk
Man
Watso
MR. Bosco
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!